Proactive O & M Planner

Severn Trent Water; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading water utility company in the UK is seeking a dedicated Proactive O&M Planner to optimize asset performance and ensure compliance with planning schedules. Responsibilities include implementing maintenance plans, monitoring compliance, and liaising with stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have strong IT skills, analytical abilities, and knowledge of maintenance planning in SAP. Join us to make a real difference and drive continuous improvement in our proactive planning activities.

Benefits

28 days holiday + bank holidays

Annual bonus scheme

Leading pension scheme

Sharesave plan

Dedicated training and development

Electric vehicle scheme

Family friendly policies

Two volunteering days per year

Qualifications

• Strong capabilities to use company IT systems, including planning/scheduling software.
• Good analytical skills to prioritize short and long-term objectives and deliver against the plan.
• Excellent planning and implementation skills.
• Ability to relate detailed system analysis to future strategy requirements.
• Ability to work with and influence both internal and external stakeholders.
• A working knowledge of maintenance planning in SAP.
• A full UK driving licence is essential for this role.

Responsibilities

• Implement best Operation & Maintenance practices for strategic asset base.
• Support monitoring of compliance with the strategic planning schedule.
• Investigate and promote new best practices for proactive planning activities.
• Liaise with external contractors involved in portal work.

Skills

Strong capabilities to use company IT systems

Good analytical skills

Excellent planning and implementation skills

Ability to relate detailed system analysis to future strategy

Ability to work with and influence stakeholders

A working knowledge of maintenance planning in SAP

Job description

Our purpose is taking care of life’s essentials, but we’re also big on making a difference, not just because we should but because we care.

With that in mind we are seeking a dedicated and Proactive O&M Planner to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for implementing best planning Operation & Maintenance practices for our strategic asset base.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Proactive O&M Planner to join our team at our site in Derby/Minworth.

Are you a passionate with a desire to make a real difference? Do you thrive in a collaborative environment and enjoy developing data-driven solutions? If so, we encourage you to apply!

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW

This role involves inputting maintenance plans and communication routes to drive implementation, supporting the monitoring of compliance with the strategic planning schedule, and interfacing with key stakeholders for the development of proactive O&M plans.

As a Proactive O&M Planner, you will investigate and promote new best practices for proactive planning activities. You will liaise with and support Asset Care Senior Advisers on the implementation of any updates to proactive plans. Additionally, you will input Bio, Waste, and Water Infra/Non-Infra O&M strategy, specific asset regimes, and standards for critical plant and equipment. Ensuring asset reliability to meet company and legislative requirements through strategic planning is a key responsibility.

The successful candidate will use and maintain company IT systems/databases, including SAP business processes, to ensure data accuracy and asset performance. Inputting maintenance plans and schedules into the right format to optimise asset efficiency is crucial. You will support an audit program against operational standards and drive continuous improvement in strategic proactive planning. Furthermore, you will liaise with external contractors involved in portal work.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO THE ROLE

To excel in this role you will have:

• Strong capabilities to use company IT systems, including planning/scheduling software.
• Good analytical skills to prioritize short and long-term objectives and deliver against the plan.
• Excellent planning and implementation skills.
• Ability to relate detailed system analysis to future strategy requirements.
• Ability to work with and influence both internal and external stakeholders.
• A working knowledge of maintenance planning in SAP.
• A full UK driving licence is essential for this role.

If you are a proactive individual with a passion for optimising asset performance and ensuring compliance with strategic planning schedules, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity and contribute to driving continuous improvement in our proactive O&M planning activities.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU

Working here isn’t just a job. You can build a career at Severn Trent. Whilst we respect hard work, we generously reward you for it.

With that in mind, here are just some of our favourite perks that you’ll get being part of the Severn Trent family:

• 28 days holiday + bank holidays (and the ability to buy/sell up to 5 days per year)
• Annual bonus scheme (of up to £2,250 per annum based on company performance)
• Leading pension scheme – we will double your contribution (up to 15% when you contribute 7.5%)
• Sharesave – the chance to buy Severn Trent Plc shares at a discounted rate
• Dedicated training and development with our ‘Academy’
• Electric vehicle scheme and retail offers
• Family friendly policies
• Two volunteering days per year

WHATS NEXT?

We can’t wait to hear from you.

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